Francheville (; ) is a commune in the Metropolis of Lyon, region of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, eastern France.

Geography

Francheville is a western suburb of Lyon.

Surrounding communes

  • In the Metropolis of Lyon:
  • Craponne
  • Lyon
  • Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon
  • Tassin-la-Demi-Lune
  • In the Rhône department:
  • Brindas
  • Chaponost

Transport

  • Several buses from the center of Lyon : Lines 14, 29, 30,

Population

City partnerships

  • Hanau,
  • Loano,

Sites of interest

  • Château de Francheville, listed as a monument historique.
  • Fort du Bruissin, an old military fort

References

  • Official site